Medical Secretary (Bank)
Mount Alvernia Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to 15.07 per hour (depending on level of experience training and qualification)
Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford is part of Circle Health Group Britains leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
We have an opportunity for a Medical Secretary to join their team of staff in the Administration department.
This is a bank role working on an as and when required basis you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.
Duties of this role include:
- Provide dedicated secretarial support to one or more consultants including diary management clinic preparation and transcription of clinical correspondence.
- Type letters reports and medical documentation from audio dictation or handwritten notes with a high level of accuracy.
- Prepare and distribute clinic letters and followup documentation promptly to GPs patients and referrers.
- Liaise with patients to confirm appointments investigations admissions and followup arrangements.
- Act as a point of contact for patient queries delivering a professional and compassionate service at all times.
- Support the booking of tests procedures or consultations ensuring all preappointment requirements are met.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Proven experience in a medical secretarial or administrative role within a healthcare setting.
- Excellent typing and transcription skills including experience with audio dictation.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology and clinical correspondence formatting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a professional and patientcentred approach.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and healthcare systems (e.g. PAS EPR Dictation software).
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy clinical environment.
Salary & Benefits:
Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.
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